By AMINA USMAN ABDULRAHMAN THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported a modest rise in power generation performance, with grid-connected plants recording a 38% Plant Availability Factor (PAF) in September 2025—up two points from August. Out of 13,625MW of installed capacity, an average of 5,200MW was available for dispatch, while plants achieved an Average […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH & ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE ENERGY expert Fatai Quadri says Nigeria is strengthening its climate action through methane reduction and clean energy initiatives. Quadri, CEO of Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd., noted that the country’s participation in global partnerships such as the OGMP 2.0 and the Global Methane Pledge reflects its deepening environmental commitment. He […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH THE Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has reaffirmed its commitment to building human capacity and technical skills to help Nigeria navigate the evolving global energy landscape. Executive Secretary Alhaji Ahmed Aminu delivered the message at the 18th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE) in Abuja, themed “Emerging Geopolitics […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that Benin, Togo, Niger, and other bilateral electricity customers owe Nigeria $8.53 million for power supplied in the second quarter of 2025. According to NERC’s Q2 2025 report, the six international customers remitted only $9.01 million out of a $17.54 million invoice issued by […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH NIGERIAN renewable energy firm, Salpha Energy, has provided reliable solar power to over two million homes and businesses through its locally designed and assembled products. Speaking at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York, CEO Sandra Chukwudozie highlighted the company’s mission to end Africa’s reliance on imported solar technology by promoting homegrown […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH THE Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says industrial action in the gas supply chain on 28 September slashed power generation by over 1,100MW, dropping national output from 4,300MW to about 3,200MW at its lowest. In a statement Tuesday, NISO said the disruption caused widespread gas shortages and pressured the grid, but emergency […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH DANGOTE Petroleum Refinery will suspend petrol sales in naira starting Sunday 28 September 2025, after exceeding its crude allocations for local currency transactions. In a statement, the company said it could no longer sustain naira-denominated sales of PMS. Customers who already paid in naira have been advised to apply for refunds. The […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH THE National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) on Wednesday launched a nationwide strike over unresolved labour disputes with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), raising fears of a major blackout. In a directive signed by Acting General Secretary Dominic Igwebike, the union accused TCN of neglecting critical welfare and operational issues, including […]
By TOSI ORE THE Federal Government has inaugurated the National Energy Master Plan Implementation Committee (NEMiC) to spearhead Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more reliable power. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, said the committee must deliver energy solutions that impact households, industries, and communities. He […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH HINCKLEY E-Waste Recycling Limited has secured a $1.5 million equity investment from All On, an impact investor focused on clean energy access in Nigeria. The funding will enable Hinckley to establish Nigeria’s first state-of-the-art recycling plants for lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries, tackling the country’s rising e-waste challenge while supporting a circular economy. […]